Columbia Construction Engineering Module Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Columbia Construction Engineering Module Lead is located in Groton, Connecticut, and supports D476 Construction Support Integration on second shift. The role proactively supports COLUMBIA Class construction efforts in the Groton shipyard, helping shipyard trades and support organizations safely and efficiently complete construction activities consistent with design intent. The position provides comprehensive technical oversight of construction activities and serves as a primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard, working with Design and Engineering, Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397. The role also supports final assembly, testing, certification, and delivery activities as the COLUMBIA Waterfront engineering organization grows.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, Marine, or Electrical engineering.
At least 5 years of discipline-specific (structural, mechanical, piping, or ventilation) engineering or Program Office experience.
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
High motivation.

Nice To Haves

Prior deck plate construction experience.
Familiarity with Electronic Desktop tools, such as 7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, and ERS.
Familiarity with Team Center, including CR/CN experience.
Prior U.S. Navy experience.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
Evaluate emergent shipyard issues during construction and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions.
Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
Provide direction and evaluation to Groton trades through disposition of CNs and TIR UNSATs.
Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class.
Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in the Groton shipyard.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations.
Facilitate implementation of the design, lessons learned, and process improvements.
Facilitate discipline-specific knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team.
Coordinate engagement of design and engineering subject-matter experts in the construction sequence.